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June 21, 2013 -- A Trip to The K

Published On: Jun 21 2013 12:00:00 AM CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -

There is nothing more enjoyable than spending a day at the ballpark with your 7-year-old grandson. Emmett and I have been to Royals games at Kauffman Stadium before, but usually with Grandma, or Mom, or an aunt or uncle. This was the first time just Emmett and me set out for the stadium.

He was really excited. As we drove toward Kauffman Stadium, he told me how much he loves Little League baseball, which he plays. He told me how he loves St. Thomas More School, where he just graduated from first grade. He told me his teacher, Mrs. Stewart, is really great. As I parked, we were ready for some Royals baseball.

As we entered the stadium, Emmett held my hand tightly as I warned him to do so, especially in crowds of people. He is always very obedient. And then in a voice a lot of people could hear, he told me, "Grandpa, my stomach is talking to me." It's been a while since I took a 7-year-old to a Royals game, so I asked what he meant.

"I am dying of hunger," he told me. That's a problem I could solve really quickly and he was thrilled I was so alert.

We got to the section where we sit, and our dependable usher and server was there. I said, "Brad, we have an emergency. Emmett, my grandson, is dying of hunger. I slipped him a couple of bills, including a sizable tip, and told him we needed three hot dogs and two Sprites at our seats as quickly as possible.

Almost before we could get to our seats, Brad was already there with a hot dog for Emmett with plenty of ketchup and two hot dogs for me and our drinks. Everybody was happy. Emmett chugged down his hot dog with lots of ketchup. He said, "Grandpa, I could really eat another hot dog." I gave him my second dog. He was thrilled.

Almost in an instant, Brad was there, replacing my second hot dog and making sure we had everything we needed. It was just one of the scenarios that happened that special day. Before the game was over, we had more food and then made a trip to all the fun activities behind center field. It was a day to remember!

Larry Moore

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